Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Lake Charles, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Charles, LA

Median annual salary $89,460 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.01
10th percentile $61,250
90th percentile $110,140
Employed locally 30
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,250
    25th
    $70,610
    50th (median)
    $89,460
    75th
    $104,330
    90th
    $110,140

    Lake Charles economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 134% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Merced, CA $105,350
    Salinas, CA $105,350
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $100,980
    Kingston, NY $100,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Chico, CA $98,920

    Nearby metros — Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,030
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Maryland $92,660
    Alaska $86,490
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $85,780

    Related occupations in Lake Charles, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$58,120
    Accountants and Auditors$67,050
    Project Management Specialists$82,340
    Human Resources Specialists$62,300
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$54,490
    Loan Officers$49,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators make per hour in Lake Charles?

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Lake Charles, LA is $43.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.44 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Charles above or below average for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salaries?

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Lake Charles, LA is 16.5% above the national median of $76,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Lake Charles?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $61,250 per year in Lake Charles, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,610.